Re: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED FOR SBSers <<<<<How to patch your Network>>>>>>

From: Les Connor [SBS MVP] (les.connor_at_DEL.cfive.ca)
Date: 02/12/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 13:11:25 -0600

Hi Chris,

So, is your SBS configured to dowload and automatically install updates,
including an automatic server restart? That would be pushing the technology
a bit past my comfort level, at least. 

--
Les Connor [SBS MVP]
-------------------------------------
SBS Rocks !
"Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
news:ep8kQkZ8DHA.2404@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> As it turns out, the update was installed on the 10th.
> I had checked through Add/Remove before but everything was referenced by
its
> KB number, and I only knew the patch by is SB number.
>
> I also installed hfnetcheck so between that and WU i should keep up to
date
> with all the patches.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Les Connor [SBS MVP]" <les.connor@DEL.cfive.ca> wrote in message
> news:eDNasPP8DHA.2416@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Chris,
> >
> > It's highly unlikely you have the most recent security update installed.
> > Even if you have WU set to auto-update and install the server (not
> > recommended), it would still have requried a restart, and you would have
> > noticed that, no?
> >
> > There is also the 'View Installation History' link once you connect to
WU.
> >
> > Anyway, normally you will see these in your event log: (this is one of
two
> > applied yesterday)
> >
> > Event Type: Information
> > Event Source: NtServicePack
> > Event Category: None
> > Event ID: 4377
> > Date:  2/10/2004
> > Time:  9:36:17 PM
> > User:  PDL\Administrator
> > Computer: SBS
> > Description:
> > Windows Server 2003 Hotfix KB828028 was installed.
> >
> > Control Panel add/remove programs is another way to check, allthough not
> all
> > patches will show up there.
> >
> > Tools you can use to check for missing updates, etc. MBSA, hfnetcheck.
> >
> > I generally don't restart a server except for patching, I see a restart
on
> > Jan 2, Feb 2, and Feb 10. Those I believe were all fairly important,
> > possibly critical, updates that required a restart.
> >
> > If WU isn't working on the SBS, then find out why, use the tools above,
> and
> > or download the updates and install them manually.
> >
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Les Connor [SBS MVP]
> > -------------------------------------
> > SBS Rocks !
> >
> >
> >
> > "Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
> > news:u04LllO8DHA.2736@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > Is there anyway to tell if the patch has been applied??
> > >
> > > "Trevor OE News" <thetrev68 @ hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OYSU0aO8DHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > I loaded from Windows Update last night without drama...
> > > >
> > > > -Trevor
> > > >
> > > > "Chris Thomas" <chris@designvariation.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:uFU2BOO8DHA.2116@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Ive heard about these big security holes that Microsoft just told
us
> > > > about,
> > > > > however Windows Update does not say that I need them, which I find
> > odd.
> > > > >
> > > > > This happen to anyone else?
> > > > >
> > > > > "Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]"
> > <sbradcpa@pacbell.net>
> > > > > wrote in message news:#dPOe0G8DHA.1596@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > There is a security bulletin 04-007 that just came out.  It's a
> > nasty
> > > > > > one.  So here's some steps you need to take NOW... SOON.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 1.  Reboot your server before patching. [okay I'll admit I don't
> > > always
> > > > > > do that, so I'll let you slide on that one]
> > > > > > 2.  Manually go into services and shut off Exchange as a
> precaution
> > > > > > [start, admin tools, services, anything with Microsoft Exchange,
> > click
> > > > > STOP]
> > > > > > 3.  Using whatever tool of your choice [PREFERABLY
www.shavlik.com
> > > > > > hfnetchkpro limited or MBSA which scans for all sorts of patches
> but
> > > in
> > > > > > this case with 04-007, Windows update will do just fine] scan
for
> > > > > > patches and apply them.
> > > > > > 4. REBOOT
> > > > > > 5. Scan again to ensure that the patch has been applied.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > We cannot stress enough how critical it is for all SBSers to
> reboot.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've just finished up my SBS2000 network tonight and all is fine
> and
> > > as
> > > > > > soon as I post messages to various groups.... I'll be patching
> here
> > at
> > > > > home.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > http://www.sbslinks.com/really.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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